Moral Support When You’re Self-Employed
There are two types of support for the self-employed. Usually, people think only of the first – material or financial support. But although it is less tangible, the second type of support is every bit, if not more, valuable. Moral support is psychological support. It is having people, who have your back. We all know […]
Being prepared for life’s big events when you’re self-employed
Fluctuating finances can be a fact of life for those of us who work for ourselves. Here is some financial advice for dealing with life’s big events.
How to Choose Your Ideal Career
A lucky few people know exactly what career path they want to follow, for the rest of us it’s more complicated. With hundreds of different options to choose from, how do you choose a career that’s the right fit for you? If you don’t have a clear idea of what you want to do, figuring […]
How To Make Your Website SEO-Friendly
SEO otherwise known as search engine optimization is a fantastic tool we can use to help increase our “ranking” on search engines. It’s a process that maximizes the number of visitors to your website by ensuring that your placement is high on search engines when a particular keyword(s) are searched for. There are many ways […]
How Isolation can Cripple your Business
Working from home usually means working alone. If you live alone too, then feelings of isolation and loneliness can quickly become overwhelming. Social isolation increases your vulnerability to mental and physical illnesses, which of course further undermines your ability to do your job or run your business. That’s not always the case though. There is […]
Managing stress when you’re self-employed
Most of the time self-employment is the ideal way of living a less stressful life. You might not have any more time, but you have more control over how you use it, which in itself makes you much less prone to stress. But let’s not pretend that self-employment is never stressful. Things like late payments, […]
6 ways to market your business offline
Here are some of the best offline techniques for bolstering your overall marketing strategy.
Overcoming isolation for women in business: Amanda Kerin shares her vision
Amanda Kerin is the founder of Creative Women’s Mastermind a community for women in business, freelancers, solopreneurs, coaches or consultants. It brings together women who are responsible for their own income by creating content and marketing, servicing clients and producing products. The community helps overcome isolation by providing routine, productivity, company and connection in your working […]